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Opening of Estates-General by King Louis XVI
A meeting of the States-General is called by King Louis XVI in Varsilles to discuss and aprove a new tax plan. The Third Estate was represented by Maximilien de Robespierre,The Estates General meeting was a huge opportunity for the poor people of the Third estate to finally be heard. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estates-General_of_1789 -
Three Poitevin cures join the Third Estate, leaving the Chambers of the Clergy
Three Poitevin cures decide to join the tird state, the third state proclaims itself as "The National Assembly" some nobels and clergy join the Third Estate. https://jspivey.wikispaces.com/Louis+XVI+diary+NC -
The storming and fall of the Bastille
In July 14 1789, a prison on the east side or Paris named bastille, was heavily attacked by angry citizens. This prison was an important symbol for the monarch so the citizens decided to make it fall. When the mob got to bastille they charged and after a violent battle held victory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storming_of_the_Bastille -
The end of Feudalism and serfdom in France is announced
On August 4 1789 The Naitonal Assembly announced the end of feudalism and seldom in France. when Feudalism and seldom disapeared in France, the peasants and landlords disappeared and obligations and fees were gone.
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Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen
the declaration of the rights of man is a piece that states and lists all of the rights that man and citizens have. the declaration of rights of man and citizen has 17 rights and they all benefit citizens and make theyre life better. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Declaration_of_the_Rights_of_Man_and_of_the_Citizen_in_1789.jpg -
The women of Paris invade Versailles
The women of Paris invade Versalles while chanting "Bread! Bread!", they look for Marie Antoniette and find her, she becomes prisoner, then Louis XVI is caught Prisoner in Paris, the assembly declares a constitutional monearchy. http://www.ssqq.com/travel/rhoneriver2014xantoinette.htm -
Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria and Prussia
France and Asutria and Prussia are in war becasue Austria is scared that becasue french civilians are rebelling against theyre monarchy Austrian civilians will do the same, so Austria wants to conquer France and re-install the absolute monarchy. http://napoleonstark.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/reasoning-behind-the-war-of-the-first-coalition/ -
abolished the monarchy
The first meeting of the Naitonal Convention is held, Parisan anger is held mostly on priests and nobles, there is a possibility of a counter revolution, France has no stable from of government. http://myantwerp.eu/EuropeFrance.html -
Louis XVI is sentenced to the guillotine
King Louis XVI is sentences to the guillotine for being a bad leader thanks to the financial crisis. King Louis XVI is executed in front of evreyone and his head is showed to the whole city. http://jspivey.wikispaces.com/American+Citizen+on+Vacation+BB -
Robespierre is beheaded
In July 4 1792 Robespierre is beaheded, after one of his die-hard followers failed to free him from his house arrrest, he tried to suicide but he failed, a few hours later he was executed as something that would later become a symbol for "The Reign of Terror" http://www.allposters.com/-sp/The-Death-of-Robespierre-28th-July-1794-Posters_i1584486_.htm
